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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Upper Bull Creek

Upper Bull Creek, 6 x 8

Stressful as these late May days are with kids in school and the myriad of responsibilities flooding into daily life, today was a great day. First, I was able to go out again and paint at Bull Creek here in Austin with my painting friends (makes any day fantastic), then I delivered several paintings I had sold to a dear friend, and of course the American Idol finale is tonight. Another very good friend is momentarily at my doorstep for a glass of wine, and last, I opened my blog to find Ann Rogers had awarded me a Kreative Blogger award today. Thank you, Ann.

One of the enormous benefits of being any kind of artist these days is the beautiful online community of peers and supporters that you get to be a part of when you blog. Thank you to all of you who faithfully comment....I read every one and though I'm not always able to comment back, know I deeply appreciate every one--they are all boosters in my day. As for the award, it entails linking back to the one who gave it, and listing seven things you love, and forwarding it on to seven bloggers you enjoy. I've already exceeded my "short-and-to-the-point" personal rule, so here they are quickly: my husband, my daughters, my deep friendships, painting outside on a beautiful Austin day, my faith, my fabulous mom and siblings, and a great glass of red wine. Some of my favorite artists to follow:

Julie, getting that award from you is a HUGE honor for me, thank you so very much. And today's painting is one of my top favorites of yours -- the composition is so unexpected and powerful. LOVE it. Watching your artistic development is so fun, you are just charging ahead like gangbusters. SUPER to see and SO inspiring.

Congrats. This is so well deserved. Your post is so eloquently written and well said. And your painting is wonderful! As we go through these crazy times it is great to stop and "smell the roses". Congrats!

I apologize if my comment didn't sound delighted. I really was and I'm writing about the award on tonight's post. I just have trouble figuring out how to use the computer. I'm doing it, but there's always a learning curve.

I'm just now getting back in gear and catching up on my fave's out here in Blogland...what a treat to come back and see so many of your gorgeous new paintings! I love the warm browns in this one and the simplicity of "Uninterrupted". Really wonderful work!